Hello everyone. Long time no hear. Has it all gone quiet or have I been kicked out? Anyway, just in case I am still here, can anyone recommend any Sax ...
Emma Morter
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Sep 17, 2008 6:11 pm
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Hi Emma....the Royal Northern College of Music have their sax day on Sun 16 Nov....guests for master classes and evening concert are Chris Potter and Otis...
Emma, I have said this before and I'll say it again 'cos it needs saying. Knuston Hall near Wellingborough do sax workshops. The next one is in February...
Hi Emma , cant help you but just thought i would say hi. Yes it has gone very quiet on here Slim would not be happy come on Dave lets get it back to normal. ok...
Hi Tom....hope the move goes well....it's about time you got back on that sax....I'm messing about with some Dexter Gordon transcriptions and reinvestigating...
Hi Nik good to hear from you ,yes the move has gone ok thanks. Another week or so and i will be looking to start my lessons again [cant wait] As you know Nik...
Hi Emma Are you lokking for something where you can play as a preformed ensemble? If not, as Martin says, Knustom is excellent. If you do want to stay...
I've been learning sax now for 1 1/2 years, I seem to be at a point where I am not learning new things & a bit fed up, my teacher thinks I'm doing very well...
Wow Michael i wish i was half as good and i have been playing just over 2 years now you sound as if you are doin very well .You must have a good teacher?If...
Hi Michael, that sounds like a pretty impressive list for someone who's only been playing for a year and a half. I think we all get fed up and frustrated by...
Hi Dougie, been a while hope you and the family are all well>So what have you been playing lately and were??. I have not been blowin for about month now ...
Thanks for the comments you have given maybe I am doing ok ! Nice to know others feel the same sometimes, I have put a couple of things up on youtube like one...
... I've had one for about a year on my alto, only a student one yas275 but people have been telling me it sounds fantastic like a pro instrument, I love the...
Just back from 2 weeks in Spain preceded by other commitments so I'll get back into it after the mountain of e-mails and envelopes awaiting me. Keep on...
Hi everyone, Hope this is ok to post here... You can see a list of my groups on Grouply at the link below. Maybe you'll find some you want to join. Alexander ...
Hi Tom, sorry for the delay - also just moved and have no broadband, poor mobile signal - no TV, no Sky and living in a building site for next few months!!!! ...
Hi all, Quiet here, indeed. I hadn't checked in a while, but whoa, I haven't missed much. Let's give you a nice long update. A while ago, I posted that I was a...
Why is it (low D) easier when you approach it from below? Might that also be an unaware slight tightening of embouchure or is there another reason for it? ...
Hi Simon ...has it always been easier to get D this way or since you dropped the horn....it does sound as though there is a mechanical fault....I think you may...
Hi, 1. Forgot to mention that the alto is fine, technically speaking. Been fixed, and checked (played) by two professionals one of which an alto player. 2. I...
I have another question. A lot of moisture often collects between reed and mouthpiece and it affects playing. Is there any way to prevent that moisture...
Suck! No really, just suck it out between tunes. Take a big breath in and hey presto, it's all gone. Do this only within hearing of other sax players as the...
Hi Koker, I think both of these very experienced players/teacher. Have given you not a short but very clear answer.. I however am not experienced but...
Hi...the moisture is basically spit produced by the player and that is what needs controlling.....I used to produce a lot but also drank quite heavily....the...
Moz, that advice you just gave is extremely dangerous to the health of a reed player. Never, ever, suck air & moisture back in from the mouthpiece, because it...
How interesting, I've not really thought about it but I can see the reasoning behind the study. The article does mention the exchange of instruments and I can...
He might be be blowing too hard to get volume or a good tone with his setup, I thought... I'm just a beginner, I've been playing for 6 months actually, but I...
Hi Ooul.....I'm saddened by the fact you find a direct honest answer inappropiate....as for being unkind since when has it not been kind to tell the...
